What to do if a newborn baby hiccups after feeding

Not only does a small child spit up periodically after feeding, he also begins to hiccup. Familiar situation? We explain why you shouldn't worry and what to do about it.

1. No, the child is not cold. Grandparents will prove to you in several voices that the baby is hiccuping because he is cold, even if it is +24 at home. But this is not the case.

2. Hiccups are a variant of the norm. During feeding, the baby swallows excess air, this leads to hiccups. It can also arise from over-distension of the stomach or from anxiety.

3. Feed on demand. When breastfeeding, the mother intuitively knows when the baby needs to be fed. According to the recommendations of pediatricians, at least 2 hours should pass between feedings. But if the child is especially concerned, this gap may be shorter. If the child is really not hungry, he will not eat. When breastfed, the baby cannot overeat, because he will simply refuse to eat too much.

3. Try to eat fewer foods that cause gas: cabbage, legumes, carbonated drinks.

4. Adjust the way the baby lasts when feeding. Correct grip minimizes the risk of swallowing excess air.

5. Try to create an atmosphere while feeding in which the child is not distracted or disturbed.

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